SHELBY SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Chris Marino, Oak Mountain High School

Academic highlights: Chris has a 4.4 GPA and scored a 32 on the ACT. He is a member of Student Government Association, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Member and Representative and Junior Classical League Member and Representative.

Athletic highlights: Chris has started at guard for the varsity basketball team both as a junior and senior, and also played varsity as a sophomore.

Where do you see your academic future? I plan on earning a Chemical Engineering degree from Auburn, attending medical school, and ultimately pursuing a career in medicine.

Where do you see your athletic future? I will likely participate in intramural sports in college.

Favorite subject: Calculus. I enjoy all math, but I enjoy Calculus specifically because it is more conceptual, rather than strictly arithmetic.

What’s on your iPod? Some of my favorite artists include Kendrick Lamar, Wale, and J Cole; however, I will listen to just about anything other than country.